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Trunk Lid Release Inoperative With Transmitter

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1998 Oldsmobile Aurora and 1998 Buick Riviera. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Check trunk release function using I/P mounted switch. If trunk lid release functions properly, go to next step. If trunk lid release does not function properly, see POWER TRUNK & FUEL DOOR RELEASE article.
  2. Depress TRUNK RELEASE button on transmitter. If trunk release functions properly, system is okay. Verify system operation. If trunk release does not function properly, go to next step.
  3. Check function with second transmitter. If trunk release functioned properly, go to next step. If trunk release does not function properly, go to next step 5).
  4. Replace RFA module. Verify system operation.
  5. Replace RFA transmitter. Verify system operation.